From the continued resurgence of traditional craftsmanship to the search for new eco-friendly materials, here are the trends we're tipping to define the year ahead.
First, a storm of rumors circulated that the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) is under threat of closure, then the junta annulled the creative economy act. Following months of silence, TCDC has finally announced its move to Charoenkrung Road’s Central Post Office building will take effect early next year. Here, BK talks to Apisit Laistrooglai, Vice President of Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) and Director General of TCDC, about what the move will mean for the organization and Bangkok’s riverside.
Premium gin-maker Bombay Sapphire toasts the beauty of handmade craftsmanship by partnering with Wallpaper* Handmade Exhibition 2015. Here are the highlights from Thai designers.
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) announced its 2015 edition of the annual Design Excellence Award (DEMark) on Aug 3. Featuring 69 winners from six categories, the event highlights those who will go on to exhibit at the Good Design Exhibition in Tokyo on Oct 30-Nov 4. Here, we’ve selected eight of our favorite products.
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